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Joe Sanfelippo Professional Development

Presented by Joe Sanfelippo


Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is a nationally recognised education leader, keynote speaker, and author who offers professional development focused on school leadership, culture building, and the power of storytelling in education. After spending 26 years in education, including 12 years as Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin, Sanfelippo brings deep, lived experience to his work with school leaders across the country. Named National Superintendent of the Year by Education Dive in 2019 and selected as one of 117 Future Ready Superintendents by the US Department of Education, he is known for his passionate belief that great leadership is about creating conditions where both students and staff can thrive. Sanfelippo's professional development sessions cover topics including telling your school's story through social media, creating a 'Culture of Yes,' personalised professional growth for staff, and leading with intention and connection. He is the author of several books, including the bestselling 'Hacking Leadership,' 'Lead From Where You Are,' and 'Crafting the Culture: 45 Reflections on What Matters Most.' His energetic presentation style and practical approach make his sessions particularly popular with school and district leaders looking to reignite their leadership practice.

Key Takeaways

Strategies for telling your school's story and leveraging social media for school leadership; building a 'Culture of Yes' in schools; personalising professional growth for staff; leading with intention, connection, and direction

Evidence base: Informed by Sanfelippo's doctoral research in Leadership, Learning, and Service, his published works on school leadership, and recognition by the US Department of Education as a Future Ready and Personalised Learning leader

Presenter

Joe Sanfelippo

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is a former superintendent, national keynote speaker, and bestselling author with 26 years of experience in education. Named National Superintendent of the Year by Education Dive (2019) and selected as a Future Ready Superintendent by the US Department of Education, he is the creator of the #1minwalk2work Leadership Challenge and author of 'Hacking Leadership' and 'Lead From Where You Are.'

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